Status:
valid
Authors:
(Cogn.) Ver.-Lib. & R.D.Stone
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2020
Citation Micro:
Taxon 69(5): 977. 2020
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000022265
Common Names
- Eleotis buraeavi
- Buraeavi Eleotis
- Buraeavi Eleotis Plant
Description
Eleotis buraeavi (also called Buraeav's eleotis, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Africa. It has a tufted growth habit and long, narrow leaves. It grows in dry, sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Eleotis buraeavi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for indoor decoration. It is also known for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin diseases, stomach problems, and fever.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Eleotis buraeavi has small, yellow-green flowers and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have a single pair of opposite leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Eleotis buraeavi is a grass native to Africa and is cultivated for its ornamental value. It is propagated by seed or division. The seed should be sown in a warm, moist environment and the divisions should be taken from the base of the plant and planted in a moist, well-draining soil.
Where to Find Eleotis buraeavi
Eleotis buraeavi is native to Angola, Namibia, and South Africa. It can be found in dry, sandy areas, such as deserts and savannas.
Eleotis buraeavi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eleotis buraeavi?
Eleotis buraeavi
What is the common name of Eleotis buraeavi?
Buraev's Eleotis
What is the natural habitat of Eleotis buraeavi?
Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests
Species in the Eleotis genus
Species in the Melastomataceae family
Acanthella sprucei,
Acanthella pulchra,
Acanthella conferta,
Aciotis polystachya,
Aciotis purpurascens,
Aciotis acuminifolia,
Aciotis annua,
Aciotis rubricaulis,
Aciotis cordata,
Aciotis indecora,
Aciotis paludosa,
Aciotis circaeoides,
Aciotis ornata,
Aciotis circaeifolia,
Aciotis wurdackiana,
Aciotis olivieriana,
Aciotis ferreirana,
Aciotis viscida,
Aciotis pendulifolia,
Aciotis brachybotria,
Acisanthera pulchella,
Acisanthera quadrata,
Acisanthera boliviensis,
Acisanthera variabilis,
Acisanthera uniflora,
Acisanthera alsinaefolia,
Acisanthera paraguayensis,
Acisanthera alata,
Acisanthera hedyotoidea,
Acisanthera glazioviana,
Acisanthera quadrata,
Acisanthera ayangannae,
Acisanthera divaricata,
Adelobotrys ciliatus,
Adelobotrys atlanticus,
Adelobotrys adscendens,
Adelobotrys barbatus,
Adelobotrys ciliata,
Adelobotrys macrophylla,
Adelobotrys praetexta,
Adelobotrys tessmannii,
Adelobotrys boissieriana,
Adelobotrys fuscescens,
Adelobotrys macrantha,
Adelobotrys rotundifolius,
Adelobotrys subsessilis,
Adelobotrys jefensis,
Adelobotrys linearifolia,
Adelobotrys ayangannensis,
Adelobotrys scandens,